Garlic Fries

Mille®'s Note:

In addition to fries, the seasoning tastes great on steaks, roasts, pork, poultry and corn on the cob.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 gallon peanut oil or 1 gallon canola oil
• 2 lbs russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt

Seasoning Salt

• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 dash ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. First, make the seasoning salt by combining all ingredients and mixing well.
2. It can be stored for several months in a sealed container.
3. To prepare the fries, heat the oil in a 1½ gallon stockpot to 360°F, or use a home-style fryer and follow the manufacturers directions.
4. Peel and wash the potatoes.
5. Cut the peeled and washed potatoes into strips 3/8 inch in height and width and the length of potato.
6. Place the raw fries into a metal fry basket or strainer.
7. Immerse fries in oil for one minute.
8. Remove and let drain.
9. Drop fries again for 90 seconds.
10. Remove and let drain.
11. Drop a third time for 45 seconds to crisp.
12. In a stainless steel mixing bowl combine the chopped garlic, seasoning salt and a small amount of the oil.
13. Add the cooked fries and toss together.

Reviews

[Sueie]

I try not to eat too much fried food, so I made these as oven fries, spraying them with olive oil spray and them tossing in rest of ingredients and then cooking in oven. Tasty,spicy and very good.